It can be difficult for girls in rural Africa, especially those with disabilities, to study STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, maths).The Action Foundation, an aid group in Kenya, helps in changing this.
Sudanese Security officers tell VOA that they left their country and are now at Chad’s border because they lack supplies and ammunition to combat their opponent, paramilitary Rapid Support personnel. Analysts and relief organisations say that the risk of the conflict spreading to neighbouring countries is high as the rule of law deteriorates in Sudan’s Darfur region.
In April, Bilan Media, an all-female media outlet in Somalia, celebrated its first anniversary, bucking societal expectations about what a woman’s role should be.
On Sunday, the first international cargo shipment carrying medical supplies landed in Port Sudan. It is a glimmer of hope in a country where conflict between the armed forces and a paramilitary group has put thousands of innocent civilians at risk, including children who are already severely malnourished.
The cease-fire in Sudan was extended for another 72 hours on Thursday, but it’s still unclear whether the country will soon experience lasting peace.
After a court decided against the town’s use of an independent solar electricity producer instead of the country’s utility, Eskom, the little town of Frankfort, South Africa, would experience fresh power outages.
Lake Madarounfa is vital to the livelihood and providing food on the tables of the fishermen in Madarounfa, Niger. A drought, though, puts both at risk.Narrated by Salem Solomon, Youssouf Abdoulaye has this report from Niamey:VOA News
A Ghanaian activist is swimming the nearly 500-kilometer-long Volta River, which includes Lake Volta, to raise awareness of the problem of growing water pollution. In order to check for contamination, Yvette Tetteh is also taking water samples along the way.
Despite the country’s economic challenges, Muslims in Sudan observe the holy month of Ramadan by engaging in customs like having iftar with travelers.
Muslims in Tanzania who are observing Ramadan are facing rising food prices and uncertain supplies. After speaking with residents in Dar es Salaam, Charles Kombe has this report.